Depending on the class you take, it can range from about 4 to 9 hours; 4 hours for Adult CPR and 9 hours for the BLS CPR (or CPR for the PRO).
u can be 9 and over to start training
4 to 9
It is not always necessary to have cpr training. This depends on the requirements of your state as well as your specific school. That being said, anytime you are working with children, CPR training is not a bad idea.
Yes, the Red Cross does offer trainings like these. However, if you need to be certified, they cannot do that for you. You have to take an approved CPR class to do that.
It depends on why you need to take the class. If you need CPR certification for a job, your employer will tell you what they accept. The CPR techniques are the same for both, but some employers require a 6-hour training class. The 2-hour Community CPR class is good knowledge, but does not usually "certify" an employee specifically for a job requirement.
There are different levels and specifications of CPR training. CPR training classes provided by the American Red Cross cost around $45. The certification needs to be renewed every two years.
You will only need training to do CPR properly.
According to "cprtoday.com" it is possible to get an online certification in CPR training from the Red Cross. It also states that you can get "fully-accredited" or "nationally-validated" for a CPR in what they call a six-hour class.
Red Cross training is available online. There are different typles of training such as CPR, first aid, babysitting and lifeguard. By going to the following website http://www.redcrossonlinetraining.org/Distance/Default.aspx you can choose the training you wish to take.
You can take CPR online, whenever the course is available. The schedule for online CPR training courses varies from website to website.
Some reputable classes to get CPR training is with the American Red Cross. There are also safety focused companies that do onsite training for your employees.
Contact your local Red Cross for immediate CPR training. www.redcross.org for your nearest location.
The American Red Cross in Denver offers babysitting training, CPR training for infants and children, as well as first aid training.
Check your local fire station for CPR training. They should be able to provide you one or at least information on where to go to avail of the training. If you have local Red Cross office in your area, that is another best place to check for CPR training.